I am a skilled marketing and communications leader with over 10 years’ experience in high-growth businesses. I specialize in delivering omnichannel demand generation, PR, and event marketing campaigns with a proven ability to drive sales, grow teams, and increase brand awareness. I am a proficient public speaker and a dedicated communicator with high EQ who encourages, mentors, and leads by example. Throughout my career, I have managed major campaigns and communications projects, collaborating with global teams and clients across sectors including retail, SaaS, and consumer goods. I thrive on creating effective marketing strategies, managing digital communications, and enabling teams with AI content tools to drive business results and engagement.

Katharine Biggs

I am a skilled marketing and communications leader with over 10 years’ experience in high-growth businesses. I specialize in delivering omnichannel demand generation, PR, and event marketing campaigns with a proven ability to drive sales, grow teams, and increase brand awareness. I am a proficient public speaker and a dedicated communicator with high EQ who encourages, mentors, and leads by example. Throughout my career, I have managed major campaigns and communications projects, collaborating with global teams and clients across sectors including retail, SaaS, and consumer goods. I thrive on creating effective marketing strategies, managing digital communications, and enabling teams with AI content tools to drive business results and engagement.

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I am a skilled marketing and communications leader with over 10 years’ experience in high-growth businesses. I specialize in delivering omnichannel demand generation, PR, and event marketing campaigns with a proven ability to drive sales, grow teams, and increase brand awareness. I am a proficient public speaker and a dedicated communicator with high EQ who encourages, mentors, and leads by example.

Throughout my career, I have managed major campaigns and communications projects, collaborating with global teams and clients across sectors including retail, SaaS, and consumer goods. I thrive on creating effective marketing strategies, managing digital communications, and enabling teams with AI content tools to drive business results and engagement.

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Work Experience

Interim Comms Lead at Pentland Brands
July 1, 2021 - Present
Led executive office communications including strategy updates, scriptwriting, filming, monthly leadership call notes, and HQ employee events. Managed change communications for London HQ office move, achieving a campaign email open rate of 51% compared to outside average of 31%. Delivered internal communication campaigns such as the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics campaign with daily updates, office activations, and events. Collaborated on global employee engagement campaigns encouraging physical activity. Managed internal campaign launch with Liam Gallagher as face.
Marketing and Communications Specialist (Freelance) at Biggs Results Marketing
February 1, 2024 - Present
Focused on content, communications, and events for clients including Rebound Returns, Pentland Brands, and Unite Group. Delivered onboarding and workflow training for AI content generation tools. Managed press release writing and media pitching securing placements in key trade media like PBS News and Property Week. Created annual reports supporting collateral and marketing campaigns. Increased social media subscribers by 33% and led joint venture campaign communications.
Head of Global Strategic Communications at parcelLab
August 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Established EMEA marketing communications function, owned GTM strategy and budgeting for biggest market. Contributed over £400,000 revenue in 2021 and led UK accounting for half of revenue in three years. Created and executed 360 marketing strategy resulting in significant media features and PR awards nominations. Delivered research-based campaigns with large aggregate readership and major media placements. Served as spokesperson at high-profile events alongside major brands.
Head of Communications, Brand & Events at 7bridges
January 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Led marketing-generated pipeline coverage at 45% exceeding targets, accounting for £3.6 million in opportunities in first two quarters of 2023. Increased marketing qualified leads by 41% year-on-year and grew website new users by 14%. Improved MQL to opportunity conversion rate from 6.67% to 12.17%. Achieved 12X ROI from event spend, establishing events as key opportunity drivers. Increased PR mentions by 23% and PR reach by 185%. Secured media placements in major publications including Sky News, Drapers, City AM, and Politico.
Corporate Communications Consultant at Unite Students
June 30, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Onboarded AI content generation tool workflows including training and prompt engineering. Managed press release writing and pitching achieving placements in major media. Created annual reports and landing pages shortlisted for investor relations awards. Grew LinkedIn newsletter subscribers by 33%. Led communications for joint venture campaigns with Newcastle University and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Education

BSc (HONS) Psychology at Northumbria University
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing at Chartered Institute of Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality